When Philea told me over msn a couple of hours ago, I didn't even realise who she was referring to till she mentioned "That guy from Brokeback Mountain".
Apparently it is believed that it's a case of drug overdose, not of abuse nature but prescipted ones - anti anxiety or better known as sleeping pills.
Let's look at some highlights of his career...
Tributes
Ledger was nominated for a best actor Oscar for his role as a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain. He did not win. The award went to Philip Seymour Hoffman for his role as Truman Capote.
Ledger's other film credits included A Knight's Tale, The Patriot and Monster's Ball.
He was one of several actors playing a role representing Bob Dylan in I'm Not There.
He will appear as The Joker in the next Batman film The Dark Knight. The film is currently in post-production.
"His portrayal of The Joker in the new Batman [film] was going to rival Jack Nicholson's in the original," fellow Australian actor Samuel Johnson said.
"I've heard nothing but positive feedback about his latest job.
"I'm distraught about this ... I think we've lost one of the best young actors Australia's produced - if not the best."
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Rest In Peace, Fallen Knight
Heath Ledger
4.4.1979 ~ 22.1.2008
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